Blown Away: Christmas
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Blown Away: Christmas
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What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Blown Away: Christmas is a holiday special featuring former contestants from the glass-blowing competition Blown Away competing for cash and a chance to make a donation to their chosen charity. Like its parent series, it's upbeat and creative, and offers some details about the craft. There's a brief mention of addiction, and on occasion strong words (like "crap") are audible. Nonetheless, the overall series is largely family-friendly.
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What's the Story?
BLOWN AWAY: CHRISTMAS, a holiday spin-off of the Blown Away competition series, highlights skilled glass blowers creating beautiful masterpieces in honor of the Christmas season. Hosted by Queer Eye's Bobby Berk, it features five former contestants competing in a series of holiday-themed challenges in the show's iconic "hot room." Their work is evaluated by judge Katherine Gray. At the end of each episode, a glass blower is eliminated. In addition to getting $10K in cash, the winner gets to choose a charity to which an additional $10K will be donated. They also earn the title of Blown Away Champion.
Is It Any Good?
This fun, lively series special features some fan favorites creating beautiful glass items that reflect an aspect of the holiday season. The contestants are excited and congenial, and both the host and judge are positive and constructive. But the real draw to the series is watching how the artists create their masterpieces. If you like watching game shows that showcase art and creativity, Blown Away: Christmas is a jolly option to watch.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the art of glass blowing. What are the materials and techniques glass blowers use in order to create their designs? How much time and training do they need to in order to perfect their craft?
How do shows like Blown Away: Christmas help bring attention to the arts? What are the benefits to doing so?
TV Details
- Premiere date: November 19, 2021
- Cast: Bobby Berk, Katherine Gray
- Network: Netflix
- Genre: Game Shows
- Topics: Arts and Dance
- Character Strengths: Perseverance
- TV rating: TV-PG
- Last updated: February 28, 2022
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